Endurance Unlimited

Season 2, Ep. 2: Virtual IRONMAN Racing with Michael Lovato

Apr 27, 2020
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INSIGHT

Data-Rich Coverage Costs Money

  • Adding live athlete data to broadcasts would deepen commentary but requires costly partnerships and infrastructure.
  • There's a trade-off between ad-supported TV production and richer, paid data-driven coverage.
ADVICE

Protect Your Immune System First

  • Prioritize recovery and immune health when training during the pandemic by treating hard efforts with extra respect.
  • Pivot to virtual races or shorter goals and increase check-ins with your coach to maintain fitness safely.
INSIGHT

Virtual Racing Reveals The Athlete’s World

  • Virtual racing reveals athletes' home setups and personality, giving fans more relatable coverage than traditional broadcasts.
  • Live data (cadence, power, W/kg) and video create a deeper, more personal spectator experience.
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